BMW X3 2012 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 184 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW X3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW X3 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger. BMW X3 is 26 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 12 400 | |
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